Student Tips

Ethan Bornstein conducts research

Students who received the International Institute Individual Fellowship (IIIF) to help fund their research or internships overseas found their experiences to be extremely rewarding. During past information sessions, fellowship recipients shared tips about how to apply for the fellowship. Select the links below to learn more.

Amanda Bednarz
Amanda discusses the importance of planning and specificity when drafting an application.
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Katie Behrmann
Katie highlights why developing a realistic budget is crucial when applying for the IIIF.
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Ethan Bornstein
Ethan shares how he identified a mentor and its importance to planning his internship.
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David Lai
David discusses how he used the Michigan connection to put his project proposal together.
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Alexi Chapin-Smith
Alexi addresses the specifics of writing a research proposal.
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